MARINE INVESTIGATOR

Duties You will serve as a MARINE INVESTIGATOR and be responsible for performing as the primary Marine Investigator providing technical expertise and leadership to the Captain of the Port (COTP)/Officer in Charge Marine Inspection (OCMI) in all aspects of marine casualty investigations. The Marine Investigator serves as the civilian resident Prevention Department's source for continuity of investigation program policies, technical issues, special program support activity and is a primary contact with other Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies related to marine investigations such as the Department of Interior/Minerals Management Service, Department of Justice; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Customs; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, Department of Defense, Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration and local maritime industry representatives. Providing input to the COTP/OCMI regarding most appropriate level of investigative effort and subsequent enforcement actions or criminal referral, as appropriate, in response to all reportable marine casualties within the Sector's AOR. Investigating deaths, injuries, property loss, and environmental damage to determine the associated organizational factors, human performance, equipment, and environmental causal and defense. Investigating merchant mariner negligence, misconduct, incompetence, and dangerous drug use leading to appropriate remedial MMC suspension or revocation. Investigating criminal and civil offenses for assessment of civil penalties or referral for criminal prosecution. Issuing and seeking enforcement of subpoenas to compel the appearance of witnesses or to an interview or hearing, require the production of books, papers, documents and any other evidence desired related to waterfront facility casualties, pollution incidents, MARPOL violations, outer continental shelf casualties, marine casualties and suspension and revocation investigations. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. RA requests and supporting documentation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Key Requirements Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. A one-year probationary period may be required. All selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position does not require a security clearance. Not a Bargaining Unit position. Must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver’s license. Subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam. Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. Qualifications To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Preparing investigative reports, briefing papers and technical analyses related to the findings of facts, conclusions and safety recommendations made related to marine casualty investigation. Analyzing casualty investigations or trends in casualty data to draft appropriate Safety Recommendations, Safety Letters of Concern, Issue Papers, and Memos. Investigating merchant mariner negligence, misconduct, incompetence, and dangerous drug use leading to appropriate remedial MMC suspension or revocation, including the preparation and presentation of the government's case before an Administrative Law Judge. Issuing subpoenas and complaints, negotiating Settlement Agreements, processing Voluntary Surrenders and Deposits and Administrative Clemency applications. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. How you will be evaluated Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Disability and Veteran Considerations The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr